Consumer advocacy group Choice conducted a taste test of 29 store‑bought mayonnaise brands, finding that the cheapest option also scored highest. Aldi’s Colway Real Mayonnaise tied for first place with an 80% score. The 250‑g jar costs $2.79, or 61c per 100g, the lowest price per unit among the tested products. Judges praised its mild, pleasant aroma and traditional appearance, noting a creamy, smooth texture with balanced citrus acidity, subtle sweetness, mustard and whole‑egg flavour.
Woolworths Whole Egg Mayonnaise also earned an 80% score. It retains good shape and offers a balanced flavour profile with pleasant vinegar acidity, sweetness, oil and mustard. Its price is slightly higher, at $2.80 per bottle or 64c per 100g.
The silver medal went to Aldi’s Colway Authentic Mayonnaise, scoring 77% and priced at 78c per 100g. Judges described its homogeneous texture and balanced flavour of mustard, vinegar and fat, though one judge noted its slightly orange appearance.
The lowest‑ranked product was Coles 97% Fat Free Mayonnaise, which received a 47% score. Judges described its translucent, pale appearance and thick, gummy, glue‑like consistency, and noted it was overly sweet with 18.9g of sugar per 100g, nearly double that of other brands. The test revealed that 27 of the 29 mayonnaises contained sugar, a non‑traditional ingredient for French‑style mayonnaise.
Among vegan options, Hellmann’s Plant Based Mayo earned a 77% score, tying for third place. Judges observed a thick, glossy appearance but described it as slightly gummy on the palate. Other notable brands included Kewpie, which received a 67% score and was described as savoury with a prominent soy‑bean‑oil flavour, and Praise 99% Fat Free Traditional Mayo, which scored 63% despite the highest sugar content of 20.9g per 100g.
